School of Law - Students
How Miami Law student Janaye Dowers navigates AI, privacy, and the future of law
By staying versatile, looking ahead, and building genuine connections, Dowers is charting her own path through a rapidly changing legal landscape.
Miami Law team makes history as first U.S. finalist in Inter-American Human Rights Moot in 28 years
Two law students achieved a historic milestone in Washington, D.C. and achieved Best Oralist, Best Victims’ Brief, and Best English-Speaking Oralist in the prestigious competition.
From classroom to World Cup: School of Law’s partnership with FIFA delivers real-world opportunities to students
As Miami takes center stage for the World Cup, the University of Miami School of Law is leveraging its unique position as home to FIFA’s North American legal operations to unlock career pathways for students.
Carla Rubio named one of five nationwide to receive prestigious Order of Barristers scholarship
The rising third-year law student was honored for her outstanding dedication to trial and appellate advocacy.
For clinical excellence, recent graduate Joseph Korzeb wins CLEA Outstanding Student Award
Joseph Korzeb, J.D. ’26, received the Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Student Award for his exceptional work in the School of Law’s Immigration Clinic.
Vis Moot team hits record high ahead of top international competition
Miami Law’s International Moot Court team traveled the world and earned top placements and advocacy honors at most prestigious competition in international commercial arbitration, solidifying their reputation as one of the global elites.
Strong career outcomes, 96% for class of 2025, propel Miami Law to #30 in Law.com Big Law report
Exceptional academics coupled with strategic experiences create a pipeline to summer associate positions and postgraduate offers, allowing Miami Law students to enter the market prepared, confident, and ahead of their peers.
Clinic students develop lawyering skills and take on barriers for child with autism
Two University of Miami law students with the Children and Youth Law Clinic spent a year fighting for a seven-year-old girl with autism who was denied critical state services.
From Santiago to the global arbitration stage: LL.M. graduate Matias Canabes ’26
Since 1952, Miami Law has offered LL.M. programs that draw foreign-trained lawyers from around the globe.
Excellence in legal advocacy—School of Law’s Papy Moot Court Board rises to #3 nationally, retains #1 spot in Florida
Jumping nine places from last year, the Papy Moot Court Board reaffirms its status and highlights Miami Law’s excellence in oral advocacy preparation.
A century of excellence: School of Law commencement celebrates graduates and 100-year anniversary
Graduates of the School of Law walked the stage at the Watsco Center to the cheers of family and friends celebrating the culmination of their legal education.
Bridging science and law at the front lines of conservation
After pursuing an interdisciplinary course of study with the School of Law and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences, Alex Carbaugh‑Rutland graduates from the law school this May.
First class of M.L.S. graduates to walk across the stage
Alexia Iglesias is a proud member of the first graduating class of Master of Legal Studies students.
Forging her own path: Yelyzaveta Aleksyeyeva to deliver student commencement address
The Ukrainian-born law student, who will join the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office after graduation, reflects on her heritage and commitment to others as she prepares to address the School of Law’s graduates on May 9th.
Federal Judge Roy K. Altman named School of Law 2026 commencement speaker
A distinguished jurist and prolific advocate for the rule of law, Judge Roy K. Altman will address the graduating class on May 9th, bringing a career-long dedication to public service and justice to the University of Miami.
